Lisa and the Lacemaker - The Graphic Novel

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Pub Date 21 Apr 2017 | Archive Date 2 May 2017

Description

When Lisa discovers a hidden door to an abandoned hut in her friend's backyard, her imagination runs wild with thoughts of the stories it could hold. But strange sounds and faces in the shadows give Lisa the feeling that there is more to the hut than meets the eye, especially when Great Aunt Hannah tells her about one of its previous inhabitants - the mysterious Lacemaker...

Lisa quickly discovers that the Lacemaker isn't the only mystery to be solved. Great Aunt Hannah has a secret of her own, and like the criss-crossing of threads her past is tied up with the Lacemaker. Vividly reimagined in graphic form for a new generation, follow Lisa as she confronts the Lacemaker to put right the secrets of the past, and is helped to understand her own Asperger Syndrome along the way.

When Lisa discovers a hidden door to an abandoned hut in her friend's backyard, her imagination runs wild with thoughts of the stories it could hold. But strange sounds and faces in the shadows give...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781785920288
PRICE US$18.95 (USD)
PAGES 80

Average rating from 11 members


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Yes, there is a light mystery here, and yes, it is kind of cool but the best part of this book is Lisa, who has Asperger Syndrome, which is a form of Autism. To me, she seems, as her great aunt says, just like she was, but now they have a name for it. I'm sure I feel the way Lisa does, not wanting to be around other people, and seeing things differently than everyone else.

<blockquote>"I think differently from others. and I sometimes don't understand people too well. Especially at parties."
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Quite like Lisa, and her adventure. I like how she tries to solve the mystery, such as it is.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

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Despite starting very much like an Asperger's 101 where not one but every differential the syndrome might possibly cause is given to us in the broadest of strokes, this book works inasmuch as it just about makes the positive aspects of the situation all become relevant to an interesting plot. Lisa therefore has to shrug off not so much society's non-acceptance of her, but also the writer's requirements to be PC, and almost by accident gets involved in a suitably dramatic and heart-warming story concerning a new friend, an old friend and an even older house of mystery. The design is ever inventive, with the squiggly worm-like tags on the speech bubbles dancing to their own rhythms at times, and the colours and simplicity of the telling make this a fun and eye-opening read for the target audience. Not perfect, but well worth a look.

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This graphic novel is about a girl named Lisa who has Asberger's syndrome. It's a really nice explanation of what the syndrome is like as well the kinds of difficulties people might have dealing with someone who has Asberger's as well as what's it's like living with Asperger's. The graphic novel format makes it super easy to read and the pictures help with understanding the story in a different way. This one will make a great addition to our school library.

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'Lisa and the Lacemaker' by Kathy Hoopmann with illustrations by Mike Medaglia is a comic book with a mystery. It will also subtly teach you about Asperger's as you learn about the main character.

Lisa doesn't like parties, but her mom makes her go to her grandmother's party. She ends up outside and meets an aunt who also doesn't like parties. On her way home from the party, she visits her friend Ben and while she is there, she finds an abandoned house on the property. Little does she know, but this house and her aunt share a history.

The story is a fun read. Lisa has an imagination that runs wild, but she's intelligent. When she gets in trouble, she doesn't make eye contact. But she is a sweet girl and has a big heart. I liked the illustrations, and I liked getting to know Lisa.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Jessica Kingsley Publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

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This is a well written way to explain Asperger Syndrome to a child.
It is also an enjoyable story that encourages us to realize we are all different and that those differences make life interesting. This book also encourages imagination which is good for children of all ages.Lastly, it is an enjoyable story to read to a younger child.

It was with the last purpose in mind that I read this book. It was good for this purpose although there were a couple of things inappropriate for a 5 year old (e.g. death) and more words per page then she's used to. I don't think the book was written for this purpose but it worked well.

All in all one of the better non super-hero graphic novels.

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